Primus’ Tim ‘Herb’ Alexander leaves band: ‘It came as a complete shock’

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 27: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander of Primus performs during a stop of Slayer’s Final World Tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 27, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Bryan Adams announced a new leg of U.S. tour dates for his “Roll with the Punches” tour, once again featuring special guests Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo. The 16-date trek kicks off on July 24 in St. Louis and will make stops in Austin, New Orleans, Orlando, Detroit, and more, before concluding on August 16 in Milwaukee. Following the U.S. run, Adams will head north for a previously announced series of Canadian dates with the artist Lights.

A Citi pre-sale begins today, Tuesday, March 24, with a Live Nation pre-sale on Thursday and a general public on-sale set for Friday, March 27 via Ticketmaster. The tour supports Adams' 16th studio album, Roll with the Punches, released in 2025. Additionally, Adams is set to release a special 10-track album titled Tough Town on vinyl for Record Store Day on April 18th.

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Alice Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, celebrated 50 years of marriage on Saturday, March 21, by renewing their wedding vows at the historic Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix, Arizona. The ceremony was a deeply personal affair attended by 220 guests, including the couple's children and grandchildren. In a touching tribute to their original 1976 wedding, the vows were officiated by Sheryl’s 92-year-old father, William Goddard, who also presided over their first ceremony five decades ago.

The couple, who first met in 1975 when Sheryl joined Alice’s stage show as a dancer, exchanged personalized vows and custom 18K gold rings featuring rubies and diamonds. Known for having one of the most enduring marriages in rock history, the 78-year-old rocker has often credited their success to staying together both at home and on the road. The celebration featured four generations of family and serves as a rare milestone in the entertainment world.

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Michael Smith, 54, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in what federal authorities are calling the first criminal prosecution of its kind. In a massive scheme spanning from 2017 to 2024, Smith used artificial intelligence to generate hundreds of thousands of songs and deployed a network of thousands of "bot" accounts to stream them billions of times. This manipulation allowed him to fraudulently collect more than $8 million in royalty payments from major platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

To avoid detection, Smith carefully distributed the fake streams across a vast library of tracks, ensuring no single song triggered anti-fraud alarms. Prosecutors noted that at the height of the operation, Smith was generating approximately 661,440 streams per day, yielding annual royalties of over $1.2 million. As part of his plea deal, Smith has agreed to forfeit over $8 million and faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Sentencing is currently scheduled for July 29, 2026.

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During a recent appearance on the Mark and Me podcast, Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe opened up about his music-listening habits, stating firmly that he does not use major streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music. Instead, Blythe revealed that he prefers to buy digital albums through Bandcamp to ensure the money goes directly to the artists, or purchase physical vinyl when he isn't on the road. Blythe explained that he misses the "mystery" of the pre-streaming era, often purchasing entire albums after hearing only a single song.

Lamb of God's tour starts tomorrow and they continue to promote their tenth studio album, Into Oblivion, which was released on March 13 to critical acclaim.

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On this day in 1999, Static-X burst onto the scene with their debut studio album, Wisconsin Death Trip. Released via Warner Bros. Records, the album introduced the world to Wayne Static’s signature "evil disco" sound—a high-octane blend of industrial metal, pulsing electronics, and jagged nu-metal riffs. Led by the breakout success of the lead single "Push It," the record quickly climbed the charts, eventually reaching platinum status and cementing the band's place in heavy music history.

Beyond the hits like "I’m With Stupid" and "Bled for Days," the album was praised for its unique aesthetic and relentless energy. While we recently saw the release of the "Corrosive Edition" 25th-anniversary box set, the original 12 tracks remain a definitive time capsule of the late-'90s metal explosion. From the haunting atmosphere of the title track to the frantic pace of "Fix," Wisconsin Death Trip continues to be a go-to record for fans of industrial grit and rhythmic aggression.

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311 and Dirty Heads have officially joined forces for a massive co-headlining tour across the U.S. this summer. The 2026 trek kicks off on July 11 in Shakopee, Minnesota, and travels through major outdoor venues before wrapping up on August 30 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The tour features ROME as support for all dates, with Ocean Alley and Atmosphere joining the bill on select stops.

The announcement comes as both bands remain highly active; 311 is touring in support of their 2024 album, Full Bloom, while Dirty Heads are gearing up to release their ninth studio album, 7 Seas, on June 12.
Fans can access artist and fan club pre-sales starting tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, at 10 a.m. local time, with the general public on-sale following this Friday, March 27, via 311.com and Live Nation.

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Candlebox frontman Kevin Martin has confirmed that the band is officially working on a new studio album, tentatively scheduled for a 2027 release. In a recent interview with On The Road To Rock, Martin revealed that the group already has eight songs in development. The band plans to finish a few more tracks and release singles throughout 2026 before dropping the full record next year.

This news comes as a surprise to some, as the band’s 2023 release, The Long Goodbye, was originally billed as their final album. However, Martin explained that the return of original guitarist Peter Klett and a successful run of shows—including a tour with Bush and Jerry Cantrell—reignited his creative passion. Martin noted that having Klett back in the lineup has "upped the game," bringing a specific "magic" back to the band's signature sound.

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The new Netflix documentary, The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother, Hillel, has premiered with a controversial creative choice: using an AI-generated voiceover to replicate the speaking voice of the band’s late founding guitarist, Hillel Slovak. The digital reconstruction is used to recite Slovak's personal journals, providing a first-person perspective on the band's formative years before his tragic passing in 1988.

While the film primarily features new, real-life commentary from Anthony Kiedis, Flea, and original drummer Jack Irons, the inclusion of the AI voice has been described as "unsettling" by some early viewers. The documentary explores the deep bond between the founding members and the struggles with addiction that defined their early career. Although the band initially distanced themselves from the project—stating it was a story about Slovak rather than the band—Kiedis and Flea remain the central drivers of the narrative.

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Kelly Osbourne and her fiancé, Slipknot turntablist Sid Wilson, have reportedly ended their relationship and engagement. According to sources, the split comes during an incredibly difficult period for Kelly following the passing of her father, Ozzy Osbourne, in July 2025.

The breakup occurs just seven months after Wilson proposed to Kelly on stage during Ozzy’s final performance with Black Sabbath last summer. The couple, who first went public with their relationship in early 2022, share a 3-year-old son, Sidney. While neither party has released a formal statement, reports suggest the emotional toll of recent family losses played a significant role in the decision to part ways.

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Wu-Tang Clan has officially announced a new 26-date North American leg of their “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour,” featuring special guests Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. This massive amphitheater run, billed as the group's final live outing, kicks off in late August and includes major stops in cities such as Atlantic City, Toronto, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.

The tour features the iconic lineup of RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, and Masta Killa, along with Cappadonna and Young Dirty Bastard. Various ticket pre-sales begin tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m. local time, with a general public on-sale following on Friday, March 27 via Ticketmaster.

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Puddle of Mudd has officially released the music video for their song "Free," a track featured on the band's latest studio effort, Kiss The Machine. The album, which arrived in May 2025 via Pavement Entertainment, marks a continuing era for frontman Wes Scantlin and his current lineup, which includes bassist Michael Anthony Grajewski, drummer Jon Smith, and guitarist Miles Schon (son of Journey’s Neal Schon).

This latest visual follows a string of recent activity for the post-grunge mainstays, including the February release of the single "Rain" and the late 2025 surprise track "Monsters." With over seven million albums sold worldwide, the band continues to lean into the emotional authenticity that defined their early 2000s breakout while exploring a contemporary sonic edge with their new management and production team at NI Music Group.

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